OpenFieldHochschule Hannover
Hochschule Hannover is the second largest university in Lower Saxony's capital, celebrated for its cutting-edge engineering faculties, world-renowned Photojournalism and Documentary Photography department, bioprocess engineering, and applied computer science.
Academic overview & excellence
HsH offers over 60 accredited bachelor's and master's degree courses characterized by deep integration with Lower Saxony's industrial champions (Continental, Volkswagen, Sennheiser). Campuses feature advanced mechatronics test rigs, broadcast studios, and microbiology cleanrooms.
Research admissions & criteria
Admission requirements include a recognized higher education entrance qualification (Abitur or Fachhochschulreife). International applicants submit Uni-Assist VPD documents and proof of German proficiency (TestDaF 4 or DSH-2). Selected engineering and design master's pathways accept English certification (IELTS 6.5).
Verified opportunities & funding programs (7)
Niedersachsen-Stipendium for High-Achieving STEM Scholars
State of Lower Saxony merit scholarship supporting talented first-generation and international students enrolled in technical and science degrees.
Master of Science in Sensor and Automation Technology
Three-semester advanced engineering degree focusing on industrial IoT, optical measurement sensors, PLC automation, and autonomous robotics.
Dr.-Ing. Cooperative Doctoral Research Fellowship in Automotive Mechatronics
Three-year cooperative doctoral fellowship conducted jointly with Leibniz University Hannover, developing battery management systems and autonomous vehicle telematics.
Photojournalism & Documentary Photography International Residency
Prestige residency hosted within Germany's top-ranked photojournalism department, supporting long-term investigative documentary photography projects.
Continental AG & HsH Advanced Tire Sensor Engineering Practicum
Six-month industrial research practicum embedded in Continental headquarters in Hanover, developing smart tire tread pressure and acoustic sensors.
Bachelor of Engineering in Bioprocess Engineering
Seven-semester accredited engineering degree training specialists in industrial fermentation, bioreactor engineering, pharmaceutical purification, and biocatalysis.
Certificate in Industrial Cyber Security & Threat Intelligence
Four-month continuing professional development certificate covering SCADA security, IEC 62443 standards, network penetration testing, and industrial firewall architectures.
Distinguished faculty & researchers (3)
Prof. Dr. Josef von Helden
President & Professor of Computer Science · Faculty IV - Business and Computer Science
Prof. Dr. Josef von Helden is President & Professor of Computer Science in the Faculty IV - Business and Computer Science at Hochschule Hannover, conducting advanced research in IT Security, Cryptographic Protocols, Network Security Architectures.
Prof. Karen Fromm
Professor of Photojournalism and Documentary Photography · Faculty III - Media, Information and Design
Prof. Karen Fromm is Professor of Photojournalism and Documentary Photography in the Faculty III - Media, Information and Design at Hochschule Hannover, conducting advanced research in Visual Storytelling, Ethics of Documentary Photography, Digital Image Circulation.
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Gunther Göbel
Professor of Automation Engineering & Robotics · Faculty II - Mechanical Engineering and Bio-process Engineering
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Gunther Göbel is Professor of Automation Engineering & Robotics in the Faculty II - Mechanical Engineering and Bio-process Engineering at Hochschule Hannover, conducting advanced research in Laser Material Processing, Robotic Welding Automation, Process Diagnostics.
Editorial & verification standards
Institution profile and program records reflect official documentation verified on 2026-10-15. OpenField is an independent student academic resource and is not formally affiliated with Hochschule Hannover.